Discover the trends
and technologies shaping the future of plastic electronics

BERLIN, Germany — 12
September 2013 — When the proponents of organic electronics
meet for the 9th Plastic Electronics Exhibition & Conference in
Dresden, industrial manufacturing and real-world applications take center stage
for the first time during keynote speeches and presentations. This change reflects
the advancements made in the Plastic Electronics technology in the last five
years, and these advancements are reflected in the keynote presentations of the
Plenary Session. The mission of PE2013 (www.plastic-electronics.org) is to bring
experts, research institutions, manufacturers, investors, suppliers and other
industry stakeholders together to accelerate plastic electronics from the laboratory to large-scale, high-volume production. The Plastics Electronics Conference,
organized by a prestigious committee of industry and academic leaders, has
co-located with SEMICON Europa (www.semiconeuropa.org)
since 2010.

Yole Développement projects the market
for printed and flexible electronics will remain a modest ~$176 million this
year, but will see 27 percent CAGR to ~$950 million by 2020, driven largely by
printed layers integrated into large OLED displays. Richard
Friend, professor at Cambridge University, will provide an overview on how recent
scientific advances in organic semiconductor technology are impacting future
technologies (Tuesday, October 8, 13:30).

Plastic
Logic CEO Indro Mukerjee will talk at PE2013 about the creation of exciting new
concepts which sometimes lead to new technologies. He will discuss a “very rare
journey”…the transformation of a “raw idea” through actual first “proof of
concept” and then real commercialization, as it relates to the development of
organic electronics. His presentation on Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00, will also
delve into the opportunities and challenges along the way.

A
similar topic will be covered by Dr. Dietrich Bertram, manager of Philips
Lighting's OLED Global Business Unit, on Wednesday, October 9, 11:30. After
many years of research and hype, OLEDs have reached the point where real
applications have become feasible. While costs remain the main issue,
technology challenges such as brightness, efficiency and lifetime have reached
the desired level. The presentation also will give an overview of Philips' OLED
activities and the current industry situation.

The
Plastic Electronics Exhibition & Conference 2013 is hosted by the SEMI Plastic
Electronics Special Interest Group (PE-SIG), which is managed by
representatives of leading industry companies, research centers and institutes.
The PE-SIG of SEMI focuses its activities on roadmaps, standardization,
research and statistics, conferences, exhibitions and public policy
worldwide.

The
Plastic Electronics Exhibition & Conference is comprehensive, the ideal forum to meet technology
leaders and professionals from industry, academia, and research organizations
focused on developing the next-generation of plastic and organic electronics. For more information, visit www.plastic-electronics.org.

About SEMI

SEMI is the global industry association
serving the nano- and micro-electronic manufacturing supply chains. Our 1,900
member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster and
more economical products that improve our lives. Since 1970, SEMI has been
committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new markets and meet
common industry challenges. SEMI maintains offices in Bangalore, Beijing,
Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu, Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai,
Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.semi.org.